Latin American countries were revolting for independence from Spain America was inspiring them and felt pride, they didn't want strong monarchs nearby and wanted independent reps. Good trade. Immediate causes: Europe countries formed alliance to stop revolting LA, alliance needs to be stopped, and Russia from Canada to Oregon is threat. US opposed George Canning's proposal for joint declaration bc US should act alone and they didn't want to appear weak, so JQA and JM made Monroe Doctrine, saying the Americas can no longer be colonized, politics too different from Europe, threats considered a danger to US's peace and safety (action based on president). American nationalism, US important in world affairs, isolate the Americas from Europe, friendly offer at the time to LA, Russia halted expanding into US, and the European alliance stopped.

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